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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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